How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Glasgow start at R 292. The average price for this route is around R 576. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Glasgow?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to Glasgow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 295 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Glasgow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Glasgow?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Glasgow at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow?

A bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Manchester to Glasgow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Glasgow?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Glasgow from R 352 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	5h 5m	20:15	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	15:10	Coach Station	5h 5m	20:15	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	5h	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	5h	20:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	20h 25m	21:10	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	5h	21:10	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Glasgow on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	4h 5m	06:15	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	4h	00:20	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	5h 10m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	18h 15m	19:00	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	4h 10m	08:10	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 370, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

295 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 292 - R 2 584	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 421 - R 4 057	Average duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 370 - R 815	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Glasgow?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 546 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have noted that the bus journey was comfortable and arrived early, with a friendly driver providing sufficient breaks. However, some passengers experienced discomfort due to high temperatures on board and mentioned the absence of toilet or drink breaks during their trip.

FlixBus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was almost unbearably hot on the bus and there were no toilet or drink breaks. It did arrive early and was comfy enough.

Christine M.

9 February 2025

Driver was nice, sufficient breaks, nice drive

Robert N.

18 September 2024

Very very good👍

Segun K.

15 August 2024

National Express

4/529 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, National Express is highly praised for its polite staff and smooth journeys. Customers also appreciate the helpful and caring coach drivers. However, there are some negative experiences reported, such as buses not showing up at the designated stations and required stops that were not communicated in advance. Overall, National Express provides a pleasant travel experience with good value for money.

National Express Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

Very disappointed as was working as needed to be Glasgow The bus did not turn up at Manchester st chorlton bus station

Kurt W.

14 February 2023

Driver made a "required by law" stop of around 30-40 mins. Passengers should be notified at start of journey.

James C.

8 January 2023

Always a pleasure to travel with national express staff always polite and journey always smooth

Caroline K.

6 April 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54 283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Passengers generally appreciate the service, noting friendly and attentive staff who handle luggage with care. The journeys are often smooth and comfortable, even when faced with delays or challenging conditions. However, some reviews mention that buses can be late at times and suggest improvements in cleanliness on board to enhance the travel experience further.

Megabus Manchester Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was 55 minutes late and the onboard toilet was horrendous. However the staff were extremely friendly and took really good care of my fragile luggage.

Isla H.

6 July 2025

Had 90 minutes delay from the pickup bus station and no apologies or anyone to confirm the delay. That was a very bad experience 😕

Pracious R.

13 October 2024

The journey was fine, it was quite warm at night when one is travelling the AC should be working, as it can get quite warm at night with a bus full of people

Sabha H.

23 September 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Glasgow by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Glasgow start at R 292. The average price for this route is around R 576. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Glasgow?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Glasgow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 295 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Glasgow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Glasgow?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Glasgow at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow?
A bus trip from Manchester to Glasgow produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Manchester to Glasgow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Glasgow?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

R 725

06/12

R 497

Today

R 766

08/12

R 435

09/12

R 352

10/12

R 352

11/12

R 352

12/12

R 394

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Glasgow was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 352

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Glasgow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 352 to R 1 760 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 352, which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.